Addressing the Needs of the Whole Child… Social & Emotional Learning (SEL) is more important now than at any other point in American history. Suicide rates are at an all-time high and mental health issues are growing countrywide. Thought often…

Proven Research. Positive Results… More than 10 years of proven research and positive results back SEL for Prevention’s programs. Our strength-based approach for Social and Emotional Learning curricula spans age and developmental levels. Students require access to curricula that is…..

A Concrete Plan for Social, Emotional & Academic Success… The SEL for Prevention webinar provides school administrators with a concrete plan for students. It equips students, ages 5-14, with the tools they need to meet social, emotional and behavioral challenges……

Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) isn’t just some abstract concept. With SEL for Prevention, students easily learn and embrace skills to last a lifetime.

We have a Passion for Prevention

Even with risk factors present, we can build protective factors to keep kids safe.

Experience & Understanding

SEL for Prevention was created by a former Critical Care Nurse with a passion for preventing disease and trauma. As a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, she realizes strong physical health starts by developing strong mental health.

All the Right Research

We developed SEL for Prevention with consultation from mental health professionals, educators and university-based research scientists—all interested in preparing kids with tools that promote resilience.

Multi-Tiered Systems of Support

The SEL for Prevention programs meet the needs of all children, ages 5-14, across developmental levels and grades, allowing instructors to provide upstream prevention to the general student population as well as intervention for vulnerable populations.

8 Steps to Success

The SEL for Prevention programs teach 8 essential social and emotional learning concepts, skill-sets, and strategies that help children to effectively (and ethically) manage the academic, social, emotional & interpersonal challenges of life.

Social-Emotional Learning Alliance for Massachusetts The strength of our SEL4MA membership was on full display in the last couple of weeks—and the result is significant legislation to promote social and emotional learning across the Commonwealth. On Thursday, Governor Baker signed…..

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By Leah Shafer Jun 26, 2018 In their separate domains, educators and parents both understand the importance of social-emotional skills—that the ability to manage emotions, to empathize, and to collaborate is key to fulfillment and success, in…..

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New Jersey law requires electronic communication to be included in school districts’ bullying prevention policies. By Jennie L. Osborne | February 19, 2018 at 10:00 AM Bigstock In last week’s Law Journal, our firm contributed an article defining the new…..

By: Afternoon Voice January 10, 2018 It is time for creating emotional safe space for children at home and in our society. In psychology, emotional safety refers to an emotional state achieved in attachment relationships wherein each individual is…..